The dark plum/garnet-colored 1997 Barolo Brunate exhibits a strikingly pure nose of melted licorice, kirsch liqueur, tobacco, spice box, and toasty oak. Deep, massive, full-bodied, and layered, with huge extract, this is a structured, powerful effort. It is an immensely impressive 1997. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020.
No known American importer.